West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08280 · May 22, 2008 · West Music
6,500
units affected
6,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08280
- Date
- May 22, 2008
- Company
- West Music
- Units affected
- 6,500
- Product
- Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments
- Product type
- Toy Musical Instruments
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled shaker guiro is a ridged, cylinder-shaped percussion instrument that contains beads and is played by scraping a stick along the surface. The shaker guiro measures about 2" wide x 5" long. One end of the instrument is painted red and the other end is painted blue. The center section and stick are natural wood. "Basic Beat 5" Guiro/Shaker," "SHBB5," and "Recommended for Ages 6+" are printed on the packaging.
What can happen
Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children and contact West Music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- West Music retail stores in Iowa and Illinois, the West Music catalog, online at www.westmusic.com, and West Music booths at conventions and workshops nationwide, the Music Together Catalog, and www.musictogether.com from November 2001 through March 2008 for between $9 and $11.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled basic beat shaker guiro instruments?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children and contact West Music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.